Stillman college trustees name presidential search committee

By Ed EnochStaff Writer

Published: Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 5:20 p.m.

The Stillman College board of trustees on Thursday announced the members of a search committee tasked with finding a replacement for former president Ernest McNealey who resigned late last year after an abrupt leave of absence.

"We hope to complete the process by the first of the year. The process is open to all qualified candidates," said Stillman trustee Evelyn Gunn, who will lead the 12-member committee.

Stillman Student Government Association President Rio Jackson will be the student member and Charles R. Nash, vice chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs for the University of Alabama System will be the community representative.

The private college announced plans to convene a search committee in December 2013 after the resignation of McNealey, who had been on leave since Sept. 5, 2013.

Peter Millet, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, has been serving as interim president since September.

McNealey's leave came abruptly a day after he welcomed students back during the fall convocation and predicted a positive year ahead on campus.

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